

Thousand-Armed Chenresi, a Cosmic Form of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara
A large Buddhist painting depicting Thousand-Armed Chenresi, a Cosmic Form of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. The central figure has one face with a serene expression. The figure sits on a lotus throne with a red and gold mandorla behind. The figure has 1000 arms, although some are obscured, and wears jewelry including earrings and necklaces. The figure's body fades into multiple arms that radiate from the body. The figure wears a crown and a red dhoti. The background is dark blue with a red border. The border contains 52 smaller images of seated Buddhist figures. The painting is on a beige background, likely the edges of the piece of fabric it is painted on.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 14th century
- Medium
- Distemper and gold on cloth
- Culture
- Tibet
- Dimensions
- 522 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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